American-Ghanaian filmmaker, Leila Djansi, has slammed what she described as ‘ haters and fake people’ mourning the death of Actress Beverly Afaglo.
In a Facebook post, she recounted the moment the deceased’s home got burnt and called for support. However, she was taken aback by the insults, jeers, and derogatory remarks she received from the same people who are now grieving her passing.
“When Beverly’s house burned down, I posted it here on my facebook, seeking support for her. Some Ghanaians mocked her pain and said the most unkind things”, part of the post read.
She stated thst she decided not to delete the post for future reference.
“I intentionally refused to take that post down because I wanted to remember what was revealed.”
Leila pointed out the irony of those who once mocked Beverly now expressing their condolences.
“What are you posting RIP for now?”
She observed that many Ghanaians harbor such bitterness that they actively wish for the downfall of others, often without any justification.
“A people who do not want to help you heal. They wait for your collapse so they can feel taller standing beside your ruins. That cruelty changed how I see people. Not everyone. But enough.”
…A people who cannot wait to hear you have failed. A people who measure their success by another’s failure. A people who cannot wait to pass you by, so they can heap scorn on the same fingers that fed them.”
She emphasized a prevalent trend on Ghana’s social media, where individuals frequently dive into comment sections to hurl insults and abuse at others over matters that have no direct connection to them.
“You just can’t wait to land in the comment section to insult and abuse over random, non-personal things.”
She concluded her message by advocating for a more resilient approach that can enhance and improve our coexistence, highlighting that the passing of Beverly Afaglo could serve as a pivotal moment to achieve that goal.
“Maybe this is what Beverly is leaving behind… an opportunity to change.”
